One day after deciding to select the contract of right-hander Steve Johnson from Triple-A Norfolk, the Orioles also are leaning toward recalling reliever Oliver Drake, according to an official. He's expected in Baltimore for the Rays series this week.
Drake, who pitched at the Naval Academy, is 1-2 with a 0.82 ERA and 0.89 WHIP and 23 saves in 42 games with Norfolk. He's allowed only four runs and 23 hits in 44 innings, with 16 walks and 66 strikeouts.
The Orioles were tempted to keep Drake...
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